Leading with Equity: Evaluating and Advancing California’s Climate Investments
October 15, 2015
As one of the leaders of the SB 535 Coalition, along with the Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN), The Greenlining Institute, and Public Advocates, we organized the first annual statewide ... Read more
How to Read What the Legislature Did on Climate and Energy
September 14, 2015
As has been widely reported, a particularly dishonest campaign by the Western States Petroleum Association, combined with the tendency of a large bloc of Assembly Democrats (and all of the ... Read more
Rosa Parks Station Upgrade Underscores Need for Public Transit Investment
September 3, 2015
On Saturday, Coalition for Clean Air President Dr. Joe Lyou spoke at a press conference announcing a $39 million upgrade to the Rosa Parks Blue Line Station in South Los ... Read more
Low-Income Electric Carsharing Program Coming to Los Angeles
July 31, 2015
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has offered $1.6 million to the City of Los Angeles to set up a pilot carsharing program for electric vehicles in disadvantaged communities. The ... Read more
Governor Brown’s Executive Order on Freight Transportation
July 17, 2015
Governor Brown has stepped up his commitment to clean air with today’s executive order on freight transportation. We commend the Governor for prioritizing sustainable freight, and we look forward to ... Read more
SB 535 Funding Puts Affordable Housing Near Transit
June 30, 2015
The Strategic Growth Council today approved $121.9 million in funding for 28 projects that link affordable housing to clean transportation – simultaneously promoting clean air, addressing the state’s affordable housing ... Read more
Kids Making Sense!
June 23, 2015
We’re excited to announce the Kids Making Sense Program! We are partnering with Sonoma Tech and Dana Middle School in San Pedro to bring air quality into the classroom. This ... Read more
Bringing the Sun’s Power to Rooftops All Over
May 21, 2015
On Monday I was privileged to participate in the Sacramento kick-off of a new program that uses charges on big polluters to bring clean energy to households in disadvantaged communities. ... Read more
